Is Austin or East Lyme Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, East Lyme is safer than Austin (Safety Score 95/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 424 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 89% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where East Lyme has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 51.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | East Lyme | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 424.2 | +3,285.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 10.5 | +457.0 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 5.2 | +1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 0.0 | +67.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 0.0 | +85.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 5.2 | +302.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 413.7 | +2,828.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 41.9 | +403.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 324.7 | +1,873.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 47.1 | +551.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or East Lyme safer?
East Lyme is safer with a total crime rate of 424 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 89% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while East Lyme has 10.5. East Lyme has lower violent crime.
About Austin, TX
Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," is a rapidly growing city in Central Texas. Situated on the Colorado River, it's the state capital and home to a diverse population, including many young professionals drawn to its tech industry. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 984,613, Austin has a total crime rate of 3,709.4 per 100,000 residents.
About East Lyme, CT
East Lyme, Connecticut, a shoreline town, is home to Rocky Neck State Park and the historic Thomas Lee House. Its population of around 19,000 residents enjoys proximity to Long Island Sound. With a safety score of 95/100 and a population coverage of 19,094, East Lyme has a total crime rate of 424.2 per 100,000 residents.